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Criticized in the Workplace
There can be many reasons and causes for receiving criticism in your workplace. Let’s make a distinction here between criticism that comes from a bully or a toxic work environment and work-related criticism from a boss or co-worker who perceives … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged office criticism, receiving criticism, therapy, workplace criticism
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What Happens in Your First Therapy Session and How to Prepare
It is perfectly natural to be nervous for your first therapy session. First, know that I applaud your effort in making the appointment. That is a great first step! Scheduling that first therapy session can be difficult, even frightening. But … Continue reading
Posted in Therapy
Tagged first therapy session, NYC therapist, preparing for therapy, therapy, what to expect in therapy
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Boundaries Around Election Discussions in NYC
Politics can be an emotionally charged subject for many people, and election season can be especially stressful. If you find that the people around you talk about politics in a manner that makes you uncomfortable, you have every right to … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help, Stress Reduction
Tagged counseling, creating boundaries, election discussions, election stress, therapy
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Election Anxiety in NYC
Every election season is fraught with a degree of tension and stress, but recent and upcoming elections have become increasingly more emotionally charged on both sides of the aisle. No matter where you sit on the issues, you probably feel … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, General Self Help
Tagged counseling, discussing politics, election anxiety, election stress, therapy
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Dealing with Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD or ADD can be difficult to deal with. Modern life, especially here in New York City, can be highly stimulating, creating stress, distraction, anxiety, and disorganization in some people. But is it actually ADHD? And if so, what … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, ADHD therapy, adult ADHD, coping with adult ADHD, therapy
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Mean-Spirited Co-Workers? Here is What to Do
When you find yourself on the defensive at work because of the behavior of a co-worker, try not to respond in kind or make major decisions in the moment. Take some time to evaluate before deciding your strategy for dealing … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged counseling, dealing with mean people, difficult work environment, mean co-workers
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Your Mental Health Is Critical
In our modern world, mental health seems to be on the decline–partly due to our fast-paced lifestyle, partly to the intrusion of technology in our lives, and perhaps partly due to the food we eat and the pollutants in our … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged causes of mental health issues, environmental impact on mental health, mental health, mental health improvement, technology impact on mental health
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Gaslighting at Work
Do you feel that you are being manipulated or lied to at work by a colleague, subordinate, or supervisor? This person may be engaging in behavior known as gaslighting. The act of gaslighting another person is considered abusive behavior and … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged counseling, gaslighting, gaslighting at work, therapy, workplace abuse
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How to Offer an Effective Apology
No one is perfect, and sometimes you’re going to make mistakes that hurt others. When you offend your spouse or partner, you’ve hurt one of the most important people in your life. An apology is in order, but many people … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Relationships
Tagged apology, couples therapy, effective apology, healthy relationships, how to apologize
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Perfectionism and Your Anxiety
Striving for excellence is a praiseworthy characteristic. Excellence, however, should not be confused with perfection. In our imperfect world, perfection is impossible; predictably, perfectionism is often linked to anxiety and panic disorder. It is an important part of the therapeutic … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, counseling, overcoming perfectionism, perfectionism, therapist
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